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butterfly bush 'Harlequin'

Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin' (v)

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Buddleja
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

'Harlequin' is a variegated deciduous shrub to 3m, with lance-shaped leaves margined with creamy-white, and dense cylindrical sprays of small, fragrant reddish-purple flowers in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by capsid bug, caterpillars and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years